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      08-08-2017, 06:10 PM   #45
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I was concerned about how to get the car to the Xpel shop an hour away on the highway without incurring rock chips in the bumper. So I called the shop, and I like what they suggested: Blue Painters Tape! What a great idea. So I picked up a roll of 2.83" width 3m ScotchBlue painters tape, and after I take delivery next month, Ill just wrap the front bumper in that tape end the worry of how to get a pristine bumper to the detailer!
I've also heard of some people using this from target, which apparently works well: https://www.target.com/p/con-tact-br...4/-/A-11172260

Credit to this post: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1172260&page=4

There is also an XPEL product called Tracwrap: http://www.xpel.com/xpel-tracwrap-temporary-ppf/
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      08-09-2017, 07:28 AM   #46
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So, keep it waxed, like the surrounding paint, and the film should last as long as the paint? Well, 10+ years anyway. Is that what the 10 yr warranty Xpel offers is about?
It is possible, but if you are driving the car, I would access in 5-7 years. With the proper care it will last a long time.

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